tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403092643973900215.post1892643171863945605..comments2024-02-11T00:37:47.952-08:00Comments on Optioned to Fresno - A SF Giants Prospects Blog: The Shortstop Prospect Argument: Crawford or Adrianza?Kevin O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00114732419318117049noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403092643973900215.post-88485135430136630772011-05-24T14:45:13.584-07:002011-05-24T14:45:13.584-07:00Thanks as always OGC!
I agree with you about Adri...Thanks as always OGC!<br /><br />I agree with you about Adrianza. I think his youth is definitely a plus in his favor, as you're right, he's playing up. Even if he debuts later in the year by his birthday (he'll be 22 in August), he'll still be playing with guys who are 24 years old on average. The fact that he isn't overwhelmed by the pitching so far (his BB/K ratios have always been solid) is a good sign of his ability as a prospect. The only worry I have is the injuries, as starting on the DL set him back, as he was expected to start the year in Double-A prior to the injury.<br /><br />I think Adrianza's plate approach, ceiling and defense make him a better candidate than Crawford over the grand scheme of thing. As note before though, I think Crawford has the chances to make the majors sooner, which could affect Adrianza's status with the Giants. He was almost traded for Aardsma last year, but I think an injury to Crawford made the Giants balk. If Crawford excels or holds his own in the Majors, I think Adrianza could be dished. If not, Adrianza will be leaned on more than ever. I for one hope they don't trade him. He's got a lot of tools and talent.Kevin O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114732419318117049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6403092643973900215.post-64415987746722951682011-05-24T14:38:49.485-07:002011-05-24T14:38:49.485-07:00Very nice job looking at both players pluses and m...Very nice job looking at both players pluses and minuses!<br /><br />I would also note that Adrianza's age, or relatively youth, makes his accomplishments all the better for his long-term future as a major leaguer, whether starter or bench. He was able to battle players much older and experienced than he was and still handle the pitches enough to not strike out that often, and while his batting line was low, that should change as he catches up physically to the competition, whether minors or majors. I feel pretty good about him as a prospect.obsessivegiantscompulsivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362706004246875823noreply@blogger.com